California State University , Long Beach is nationally recognized as a leading public comprehensive university. Inside this section you'll find information regarding each department within the University's colleges as well as links to academic roadmaps and university programs such as athletics and student leadership.

Graduation rates for CSULB students have increased dramatically in recent years and the length of time it takes students to complete degrees has decreased. The availability of needed courses and support improved graduation rates. These improvements were key to the naming of CSULB as one of "America's Best Colleges and Universities" by U.S. News and World Report.

Accreditation

The Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering and the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202 – telephone (410) 347-7700; website: http://www.abet.org.

Advisory Council

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering is supported by a professional Advisory and Development Council (ADC) comprised of outstanding engineers and executives from industry and government in Southern California. The role of the ADC is to form a liaison between the University and industry and to help the administration and faculty remain informed of modern engineering practices.

Programs at a Glance

Undergraduate

Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering (BSAE);

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME);

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE) with options in Materials Engineering or Industrial Management Engineering;

Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering Technology.

Graduate

Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering (MSAE);

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MSME);

Master of Science in Engineering (MSE) with an emphasis in Management Engineering;

Student Organizations

Students have the benefit of joining the student chapters of professional societies:

AIAA (American Institute for Aeronautics and Astronautics)

ASME (American Society for Mechanical Engineers)

SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers)

SPE (Society of Petroleum Engineers)

ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers)

SME (Society of Manufacturing Engineers)

ASQ (American Society of Quality)

SWE (Society of Women Engineers)

Honor societies such as Tau Beta Pi

As student members of professional societies, students can attend local, regional, national, and international meetings and conferences, participate in student contests, become eligible for sponsored scholarships, interact with professionals from industry, and many other benefits.